Your engagement is destined to be one of your most memorable moments and the lead-up to one of the biggest days of your life too. Once you’re engaged, you’ll immediately shift into wedding planning mode, but don’t lose sight of the sheer joy of simply being engaged. Capturing this period for posterity will let you look back on it with fondness. Here are three reasons to hire a photographer for an engagement photo shoot.

Why Consider an Engagement Photo Shoot?

1. Chronicle Your Story

Think about the many photographs you have of the two of you together. You may have images of your first few dates, your anniversary, various holidays, and special moments in between. It only makes sense to hire a photographer for this especially important occasion in your lives. Even if no one else ever sees the photos, you’ll be so grateful in the future to look back on the joy you felt at that moment in time.

2. Get Camera-Comfy

If you’ve never been one to pose for pictures, now is the time to get more comfortable with photography. You’ll likely pose for quite a few pictures as a couple during your wedding. An engagement photo shoot provides you with an opportunity to relax, practice smiling, and enjoy the moment with your partner. The calmer you both feel, the more natural the images will appear.

3. Use the Images

You may even have a concrete reason to hire a photographer for an engagement shoot. If you create a wedding website, for example, you may want to share the story of how you met accompanied by a few of the images for your loved ones to view. You can even design a virtual photo album chronicling your relationship and culminating with your engagement photos.

These images are also useful if you plan to send an official announcement to loved ones, or if your parents want to make a more traditional announcement in the community newspaper.

If you’re ready to capture this special moment for posterity, turn to Honolulu Creative Media. The photographers can hold your two-hour engagement shoot in Studio HCM in Kaka‘ako or at your preferred location, or you can schedule an hour at each spot. You’ll receive 50 edited images for download with no watermark. To find out more about their options, visit the photography studio online or call (808) 554-9223.